JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information C Recirculating ........................................... 20–22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. 20 Important Safety Instructions .....................3 Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 20 Mount the Microwave Oven............... 21, 22 Electrical Requirements ..............................3 Hood Exhaust ...........................................4, 5 Installing the Charcoal Filter ..............
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to insure that the outlet box is properly grounded.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft. 12 Ft. Straight Duct (6" 12 Ft. Round) x (1) = 12 Ft.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions Maximum duct length: NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Read the following carefully. NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible. This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION PARTS INCLUDED • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Pencil # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Gloves Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Safety goggles Electric drill with 3/16", ½" and 5/8" drill bits 16-½ " 30"min.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions 1. PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ ASSEMBLE THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven. Wall Studs 2. Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton Center sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame 30" to Cooktop At le ast 30" Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Hole A Area E Centerline notches Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Center of Top Cabinet Hole B Hole C CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges. 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the NOTE: Holes A,B and C are inside area E. If none of A,B and c is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fo circle to line up with the stud.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions 2. INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating. This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation: A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST B.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check Microwave Assembly A4. Check Damper Operation A5. Mount Microwave Oven A6. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A7. Connect Ductwork A1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE To use toggle bolts: TO THE WALL Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Mounting Plate Toggle Wings Toggle Bolt Wall Bolt End 3.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE 4. Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET openings are facing out the up of the microwave. After Rolling Before Rolling You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. 5 Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Place the blower unit back into the opening.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions A5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN A4. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor (absent on models shipped for recirculation exhaust) Damper FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions A5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN A6. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR (cont.) Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Blower Plate Back of Microwave Damper Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess For Front-to-Back or Side-to-Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. 5.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions B. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B3. Prepare Top Cabinet B4. Adjust Blower B5. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust. • Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions B2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE B3. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. 2.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions B4 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER 5. Place the blower unit back into the opening. FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back Openings Facing Back 3. Remove “Parts A”with Nipper or Scissors. End A End B Part”A” CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched. NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven. 4.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions C. RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Mount the Microwave Oven C4. Install Charcoal Filter C1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE 3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and TO THE WALL insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions C3. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord. 1. Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions C3 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN C4. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL (cont.) FILTER 5. Insert 2 self-aligning screws 1. Remove screws on top of grille using a #1 Phillips through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. screwdriver. 2. Open the door. 3. Remove the grille. • Pull the grille straight off. Charcoal Filter 6. Tighten center screw completely. 7. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven.
JS1M0609-10520-005 Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed 6. Read the Owner’s Manual. according to instructions. 2. Remove all packing material from the microwave 7. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR oven. THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE. 3. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 5. Plug power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet.